What's on the ballot today? - August 9, 2014

Hawaii's first hurricane in 22 years has made landfall but they may still be struck by a second storm. The primary election, however, is not canceled. Voters are still heading to the polls today.

The challenging primary for incumbent Gov. Neil Abercrombie and a congressional race are rated as one of the top five primaries to watch. In total, the state of Hawaii is holding a primary for congressional, executive, state, and municipal seats.

Twenty-one state legislative incumbents (7 state senators and 14 state reps) face primary opposition in today's election. State Senate District 4 incumbent Fay Pua Hanohano (D) faces five primary challengers. Hanohano was accused in February 2014 of making racist and abusive remarks towards the head of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources' staff.[2]

Abercrombie has the power to postpone or delay the election in areas affected by the hurricane. If elections in one area are postponed, the rest of the state will continue to conduct the elections and release results on Saturday night.[3][4]